True or False:

Question

The endocrine system only regulates long-term changes in the body.

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Responses

true
true

false

Which endocrine gland(s) are responsible for the changes associated with puberty?

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Responses

thymus gland
thymus gland

reproductive glands
reproductive glands

thyroid gland
thyroid gland

pancreas

If your body is having difficulty regulating your hormone levels you may be suffering from a

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Responses

hormonal imbalance.
hormonal imbalance.

hormonal surge.
hormonal surge.

hormonal shortage.
hormonal shortage.

hormonal discrepancy.

Answer 1

1. The endocrine system only regulates long-term changes in the body.
   False
   The endocrine system regulates both long-term changes (such as growth and development) and short-term responses (such as stress response).

2. Which endocrine gland(s) are responsible for the changes associated with puberty?
   Reproductive glands
   The reproductive glands (ovaries in females and testes in males) are responsible for the hormonal changes that occur during puberty.

3. If your body is having difficulty regulating your hormone levels you may be suffering from a
   Hormonal imbalance.
   A hormonal imbalance refers to when the levels of hormones in the body are not within the normal range, leading to various health issues.